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Greater Minnesota

Bank closure part of larger state oversight program

State commerce officials say they continue to closely monitor banks for any signs of financial problems.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Men who drowned in Pokegama Lake were rescuing boy

Witnesses say two Grand Rapids men who drowned in Itasca County rescued a boy struggling in Pokegama Lake before the men went under.

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'Move over' law for boaters takes effect this week

A new "move-over" law for Minnesota boaters takes effect Wednesday.

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1 drowned, 1 missing in Pokegama Lake

The body of a swimmer has been recovered, but another person is still missing after the two disappeared in wind-swept Pokegama Lake in Itasca County.

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MnDOT to begin survey of Winona Bridge

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct an archeological and historic study of the land surrounding the Winona Bridge.
by Sea Stachura

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Farm runoff blamed for town's contaminated water

Farm runoff blamed for town's contaminated water

The water supply in the city of Park Rapids is contaminated with nitrates, and many suspect the source is the fertilizer used on local farm fields.
by Tom Robertson

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Great Lakes wolves returning to endangered list

Great Lakes wolves returning to endangered list

Several environmental groups said Monday they reached an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal protections for wolves in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by John Flesher, Associated Press

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St. Louis County seeking buyer for old jail

St. Louis County officials are making one last effort to sell the historic but dilapidated former county jail in downtown Duluth.

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